Tatakai! v.3

[Mamushi]

Tatakai - v.; battle, conflict, fight, struggle.

Battle Royale

• Arena is 75 by 75 meters.
  
• We begin the battle 25 meters apart.
  
• Standard Site Rules Apply

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[Aiko Yukina]

Aiko stepped carefully into the ring, her eyes scanning the area around them. Her blue orbs examined the grass below, the walls around her, the trees and bushes that might serve as potential hiding places. As they fell upon the Chuunin standing before her in battle position, Aiko couldn't help but feel a sense of nervousness welling up in the pit of her stomach. Her heart pounded like a taiko drum in her chest, as she raised her right hand in front of her chest, her standard battle position. This man was of higher rank than she, and most likely stronger as well. As the two shinobi stood twenty-five meters from one another preparing for battle, the Genin couldn't help but wonder what the hell she was doing in the arena.

[minakami shū]

<sub>There was a chill atmosphere about this contestant - somewhat cocky, to say the least. His lips curled upwards in a more defiant smirk, no real set 'form', which would ultimately tell those in the crowds that he wasn't a student of any sort of martial arts style. His eyes scanned the area in front of him, spotting one opponent positioned with his right side facing them. Instantly after his eyes found themselves locked on the frame of the other individual, and for a brief moment he wondered if he could possibly win this one. Let's not get too cocky, Shiro... strategy, strategy.

With the yell from the judge to start the match, Shiro merely stood there and kept both individuals in his eye sights and peripherals, making sure they didn't sleep from his sight. "So. Who's going first? I hate making the first move, man."</sub>

[Mamushi]

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With a flick of his wrist he'd launched the kunai at the girl, the normally dark colored weapon wrapped in white. Its trajectory, should she dodge, would carry it four meters behind her. He turned towards the man as he threw the kunai, though he kept both opponents in his line of sight, and clapped his hands, fingers twisting into seals. His chakra sunk into the earth, spreading far and wide.

Deido Buinshin no Jutsu!

Five clones leaped from the earth, their intentions clear - to swarm the male. They ran in a v formation, with the point leading - their journey was shortened by the placement of their birth, putting them initially at eighteen meters from their foe, directly in line betwixt Hiromasa and the male. They were relatively weak, but infinitely useful, and responded instantly to commands - in effect, the perfect cannon fodder.

Already Hiromasa had again turned his offensive focus on the girl, digging his hands into the earth and lifting a great chunk of the earth, twenty by twenty meters. He threw it with all the force he could, his physical strength and doton affinity granting the might ball frightening velocity.

Now how do they react...

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Doton Ryouuken (Earth Dominion)
Rank: D, C, B
Type: Supplementary / Doton Ninjutsu
Range: 0 - 50 meters [30]
Special: Dominion extends 10 meters in every direction of the user, and goes up 10 more with each rank learned.
Description: The basis behind the majority of Doton techniques lie in the user's ability to control the very earth around them. 'Earth Dominion' is just as its name implies, a fundamental supplementary jutsu of Doton nature that allows the user to intermingle their chakra with that of nature, harmonizing the two in order to create complete control over the earth around them. Once this link is achieved, the door is opened for greater creations to be made.
Domain: Doton.


Deido Bunshin (Earth-Mud Clone)
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Doton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Although defeated by a single attack, the clones have the ability to explode their essence in a 5 meter radius, spreading sticky, constricting mud everywhere. Those affected will have their movement inhibited, suffering from reduced speeds and reaction. When re-learned, the user increases the number of clones they can make by 5; this maxes out when the user reaches 50 clones.
Description: A simple elemental clone technique, this let’s the user create a default number of five mud based clones for his command. Coming forth from an earth or mud source, the clones are basic and meant primarily for distraction and restriction. Its mud, sticky and constricting, can slow d own an opponent’s limbs, especially when many pole upon the user at once.
Domain: Doton. Earth Dominion 'C'.

Doryou Dango (Mausoleum Earth Dumpling)
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Doton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Size, strength, and distance of travel of mausoleum depends on user's 'Earth Dominion'.
Description: Doryou Dango is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing the Earth affinity. After striking the ground with their hands, the user is able to overturn the earth into a large dumpling shape chunk of earth the size of a mausoleum. Using a combination of their immense strength and chakra control, one can lift up the ball and hurl it at their opponent with impressive speeds and accuracy, flattening all in its path.
Domain: Doton. Earth Dominion 'C'.

[Aiko Yukina]

Aiko focused, her eyes locking on the kunai as it leave his hands. It appeared normal enough, with the exception of the white handle.The Genin saw through the deception, her hands moving rapidly to form hand seals. Placing both hands in front of her, the Genin released a strong gust of wind. The force of the jutsu pushed the kunai backwards, embedding it in the oncoming mud ball.Aiko was already backpedaling at top speed, repeating her seals and releasing her jutsu for a second time. The second blast forced the giant mud sphere, as well as the kunai inside of it back towards her opponent.

Refusing to stick around any longer, Aiko took off at top speed, distancing herself from the two shinobi as she created another string of hand seals. Once reaching a good distance of twenty meters, Aiko activated her jutsu, allowing her to use the power of her bloodline. To finish, Aiko raised her right hand, making hand seals as she inhaled. As the last seal was made she exhaled, releasing a long breath of cool air. The air moved upwards towards the sky, swirling and condensing as it began to form a cloud. It continued to grow in size as Aiko stood on the balls of her feet, prepared to move as necessary. She would do her best to avoid the two of them while her jutsu took effect.

Kazekaeshi (Wind Return)
Rank: D, C
Type: Defensive / Fuuton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Effective in blocking and returning ninjutsu and taijutsu of equal rank. Push-back distance starts off at 10 meters, and increases by 10 more with each new rank acquired.
Description: No one knows the power of Fuuton more than a Fuuton specialist, and this technique was designed by those that met reality sooner than most. Varying by skill and rank, this technique allows the user to take hold of any offensive jutsu used upon them, as along as the attack’s nature allows for whatever is thrown to be controlled. With a great burst of chakra at either their hands or weapons, the user quickly returns the technique back at the opponent, in full effect.
Domain: Fuuton.

Kazekaeshi (Wind Return)
Rank: D, C
Type: Defensive / Fuuton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Effective in blocking and returning ninjutsu and taijutsu of equal rank. Push-back distance starts off at 10 meters, and increases by 10 more with each new rank acquired.
Description: No one knows the power of Fuuton more than a Fuuton specialist, and this technique was designed by those that met reality sooner than most. Varying by skill and rank, this technique allows the user to take hold of any offensive jutsu used upon them, as along as the attack’s nature allows for whatever is thrown to be controlled. With a great burst of chakra at either their hands or weapons, the user quickly returns the technique back at the opponent, in full effect.
Domain: Fuuton.

Yuki no Kami (Gods of Ice)
Rank: D, C, B
Type: Supplementary / Clan Kekkei Touta / Hyouton Ninjutsu
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Special: Dominion extends 10 meters in every direction of the user, and goes up 10 more with each rank learned. Determines rank strength behind all CLAN Hyouton ninjutsu.
Description: Able to manipulate Ice better than the rest, the Yukina Kekkei Genkai specializes in the accelerated recomposition of Hyouton chakra, able to create surdy, powerful creations within seconds. Serving as the basis to the Yukina's ability, their advanced Ice skills has earned them the nickname 'Gods of Ice'.
Domain: Yukina.

Hinshi Amaguma (Retrained x6)
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary / Clan Kekkei Touta / Hyouton Ninjutsu
Range: Range is increases depending on user's 'Yami no Kami'.
Special: Cloud exists for one turn, and more one turn with each retrain. Chakra cost increases with the size of the cloud.
Description: When the Yukina clan focuses enough energy into the frozen depths of their body several things become possible. After channeling Chakra into the lungs, a released breath will become steam and then condense, transforming slowly into a fair sized storm cloud. After one post of gathering condensation from the area and the Yukina's chakra, the cloud will release the stored moisture, allowing any Yukina to use the water source.
Domain: Yukina. Yuki no Kami 'D'.

[minakami shū]

Oh. Wow. These guys weren't joking around, huh? Already starting out with some pretty hardcore techniques! His eyes scanned the area as he took in what was occurring - yeah, he noticed the clones, but he didn't really make a move yet. It appeared they were doing something more of a defense rather than an offense anyways. Thumb on chin, he took notice of the kunoichi's own response to the kunai, moderately surprised at her observation. Perhaps he was incorrect about her.

His hand grasped against the hilt of his katana and began to remove it, and by the slight torrent of wind gathering about his limb and the katana as it slipped from the confines of his sheath, he released a horizontal slash in the direction of the mud clones and Hiromasa himself. A raging tornado swiftly crawled over the land, the mouth of the tunnel ten meters in size as the winds tore in slashes at the clones and attempted to continue on, and should it make it past the clones it would easily uproot Hiromasa into the sky above as the ten meter tunnel would pull him into the storm (or attempt to), tormenting his body with various cuts and slashes while keeping him imprisoned.

Assuming the storm cloud is also still near (as the technique was performed almost the same time as the storm cloud was released), the intense tornado formed would also begin absorbing the storm cloud (and would thus counter the cloud and deplete it) and its moisture - and the cyclone would begin to rage even more harder as the warmth of the atmosphere and the moisture from the storm cloud increased its violence (regardless of if he succeeded in getting Hiromasa or not, the storm would still absorb the cloud and begin ravaging the area around Hiromasa's vicinity).

After done, the winds would cease and release Hiromasa to the ground below. Shiro on the ground however did not simply sit by and watch his technique do their destruction, adjusting his head to face Aiko (though keeping Hiromasa in his peripheral), he gave her a charismatic smirk; eyes slightly faltering to sly narrows. "Forfeit. Neither of you can beat me."

Well, guess he'd stay cocky.

Kamaitachi (Cutting Whirlwind)
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Fuuton Ninjutsu
Range: 10+ meters
Special: Size of tunnel opening measures 5 meters, and wind blasts can travel 10 meters; each time relearned, the mouth grows by 5 meters and the blast itself travels an extra 10 meters..
Description: This jutsu was brought to fame by a legendary Suna shinobi from long ago, and was named after a mythical creature able to command the winds on a whim. After channeling wind chakra at either their weapon or limb, the user swings it around and brings forth a most intense tornado, coming out from the weapon/arm. Once it strikes the user, the tornado tips upward and takes the user up, keeping them imprisoned by the strong currents, and delivering multiple waves of cutting/slicing damage onto their bodies, as well as dropping them hard onto the ground afterward.
Domain: Fuuton.
EXP: 100 (2 Uses).

[Mamushi]

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He'd seen enough to know who to target first, his conclusion based solely on the actions taken by his enemies. Both had shown long range skill, but only one had given an indication of close range capabilities as well.The girl had applied skillful use of ninjutsu to counter both of his attacks, sending them back at himself, and the man, perhaps the most dangerous of the two, loosed his sword with a rushing blast of cutting Fuuton chakra.

The girl it is then.

He remained calm in the face of the attacks zeroing towards him, summoning a rush of chakra to flicker sideways once. He immediately strafed sideways again, jumping an extra four meters, avoiding all attacks and keeping his main focus on the female attempting to retreat further. Not so fast!

With a trio of shunshin he cut the distance between them to scarcely eight meters - she was fully committed to her retreat, and, arriving with her back facing him, he was free to sink below the earth with none the wiser...

If the man didn't see him.

Simultaneously -

By the time the man had deemed the clones a necessary threat, their rush had cut the distance between them a further four meters, putting the throng fourteen meters away. When he loosed his sword, only the two most outlying bunshin in the formation were able to avoid it, diving just barely out of harms way - three of them were destroyed immediately, swept away in the cutting winds. Undeterred, each bunshin renewed their charge, this time approaching in such a way as to flank the fuuton-wielding swordsman.

The countered mausoleum dumpling rolled to a stop roughly six meters behind where Hiromasa had begun the fight. The kunai was still embedded in its side.
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Moguragakure no Jutsu (Mole Hiding Technique)
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary / Doton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Range of movement depends on the user’s level of Earth Dominion. All doton jutsu used whilst underground cost one rank less than normal due to the overwhelming earth source. User can remain underground for a single turn before needing to resurface; each time retrained, the user main remain underground for one extra turn.
Description: An upgrade to Dochuu Eigyo, this underground variation grants the user movement AND the ability to attack with jutsu whilst underground. After a few short seals, the user merely sinks below, and can remain there for a small amount of time, allowing them an extremely strategic position, as well as the ability to laid explosives along the ground for the opponent to ‘enjoy’.
Domain: Doton. Earth Dominion 'B'. Must know 'Underground Fish'.

Shunshin: 4/11

[Aiko Yukina]

The Genin stopped for a moment, turning quickly to change her course. She wasn't certain where the man was hiding, but she was pretty sure that he was after her. When blocked in all directions, there was only one option left; head for the skies. Forming a single hand seal, Aiko leaped from the ground. As her feet landed upon the icy tile, she pressed off of it, the one behind her melting as she formed yet another one in front of her.

She pressed off for a third time, leaping from tile to tile and distancing herself from the ground. As her left hand formed the seals to keep her tiles appearing, her right was forming another string of seals. Above her head, ten birds of ice were circling in the air. After placing a good distance of about thirty meters from both the shinobi and the mud bomb, Aiko sent the swallors into a nose dive, forming rapid seals with her left hand.

As one of the swallows collided with the handle of the kunai, Aiko released a jet stream from her mouth, the water forming into a massive wall to guard her from the resulting explosion of the mud ball. She wasn't sure how the other two were doing on the ground, but she was already performing a string of jutsus, summoning a copy of herself to aid her.

Tobihaneru (Swift Ice Step)
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary / Clan Kekkei Touta / Hyouton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Tiles can be placed anywhere within the user's 'Yuki no Kami' range. Up to one tile can be made per use, plus one more each time retrained.
Description: Although basic, this jutsu nonetheless is hhighly effective for mobile Yukina members. After forming a single handseal, the clan member can create a floating ice tile anywhere they wish within range, allowing them to use it as a stepping stone towards higher planes.
Domain: Yukina. Yuki no Kami 'D'.

Tsubame Fubuki (Snow Storm Swallows)
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Clan Kekkei Touta / Hyouton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Strength and range of swallows depends on user's highest 'Yuki no Kami' rank. Up to 10 swallows may be formed when first learned, plus 10 more each time retrained. Swallows fly at speeds that of twice a well thrown kunai.
Description: Hyouton • Tsubame Fubuki is a secret Yukina n Hyouton ninjutsu technique that, although basic, can be deadly with proper use. After a few brief seals, the clan member will create ice swallows which they can launch at their opponent at high speeds. As they fly through the air, these deadly birds can hone in on their target.
Domain: Yukina. Yuki no Kami 'C'.

Suijinheki (Water Encampment Wall)
Rank: D, C, B
Type: Defensive / Suiton Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Special: Water barrier blocks attacks of equal rank.
Description: Suijinheki is one of the most impressive Suiton jutsu, and one of the few actually able to defend the user indefinitely from danger. The user will first do a string of hand seals, length varying by rank, and then they proceed to blow out a jet of water from their mouth. This stream moves at high speeds, and after five meters or so from the user, begins to form itself to a size equal and greater to that of the incoming attack, allowing it to act as a water barrier.
Domain: Suiton.

Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu (Water Clone Techqniue)
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Suiton Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Special: Clone speed matches that of the user. Up to one clone can be made at a time, plus one more each time retrained. Explosion range covers 5 meters. For every 4 clones simultaneously detonated over an opponent, the effects of 'Water Prison' can be achieved without needing physical contact. Same 'Prison' effects apply.
Description: With this technique, the Suiton user is able to call upon aid from a perfect copy of themselves. Comprised purely of water, this clone retains the user movement speed and can share linked mental judgement. Best of all, physical strikes fixed on a point within their body will force it to break up into a puddle and join the mass below, able to avoid danger and regenerate anywhere the water exists. Finally, when defeated, the clone explodes into a blob of water that aims to take over the nearest opponent available. If found, the water envelops the victim whole, drowning them in the user's cursed water and setting up more attacks of the same nature.
Domain: Suiton.

[minakami shū]

As the tornado failed to reach the foe himself, Shiro gave a slight smirk as his head turned to the remaining two clones, sword quickly pushing into his sheathe as he let his eyes focus on the individual commanding the clones, while keeping the others in his view. Sadly, before he could take note of what the other two were doing, the clones entered into his vicinity by five meters which would force Shiro into action. His eyes had taken notice of the muck that spewed once the three clones were destroyed, creating a sticky puddle of mud that would really not do good on his clothes. Overall, he assumed the muck worked in the same fashion as his own clones; the flames of it ultimately proved to harm any who performed offense against it... perhaps these clones were functioned by having the muck spew and harden on the foe? It was an earth jutsu, thus of course had something to do with earth and getting its hard on, amirite? Otherwise, it wouldn't be so rouuuughhh.

But enough rambling! As the clones came in by five meters, he rushed forward. Literally. As they came at his flanks, they left the forward path ahead of Shiro quite clear of any obstacle. By rushing, and in this translation of it I mean vanishing and reappearing ten meters behind the clones, two kunai were swiftly twirled on his index fingers before thrown rather accurately at the backs of the mucky clones, a glint of the yellow wrapped about the handles of the kunai expressing the muck would be countered by fire. However, he didn't intend to stay in one place. Swiftly he took off into the direction of some bushes and a tree to the opposite side of the arena (away from Hiromasa and Aiko), the cluster of four trees and the bushes below quite nice camouflage. Ultimately, as he entered into this area he began to mask his own chakra, the leaves and bushes rustling while he hid amongst one of them, watching the show from a branch whilst hidden.

shunshin, 1/10.
2 kunai, 2 explosion tags.

Kagura Kinzu (Kagura's Supression)
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Sensory Ninjutsu
Range: See 'Mind's Eye'
Special: Allows the Sensor to suppress their chakra so that other sensors or even chakra sensing vision cannot spot them.
Description: With this enhancement to Kagura Shingan, the sensor is now able to block out their chakra signal, so that other methods of chakra detection cannot trace them. While they remain nonetheless visible, without a chakra trail the sensor is free to move about stealthily without having fear of getting caught.
Domain: Sensors. Kagura Shingan 'C'
EXP: 50.

[Mamushi]

I haven't exploded my tag yet...

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They both ducked and thought themselves saved, but twin explosions said otherwise. Meh... it was fun while it lasted.

The Genin stopped for a moment, turning quickly to change her course. ₁She wasn't certain where the man was hiding, but she was pretty sure that he was after her. When blocked in all directions, there was only one option left; head for the skies. Forming₂ a single hand seal, Aiko leaped from the ground.

He had no eyes above ground, and thus had to really on radar to follow her steps as she ran. When he'd sunk below the earth, it was that feature of the jutsu that allowed him to pinpoint her position and strike when the moment was just right. Her stops had paused, just for a moment - redirecting, he thought - and then he had pounced, pulling her into the ground up to her neck.

He switched with her, face cast in a dark shadow as he looked down.

"Yo." He knelt and got extremely close to her face. "You don't look to bad, dollface." He said, and then kissed her forehead, before pressing a small white note to the very same spot he'd kissed.

He stood and glanced around the arena, not at all shocked at what he saw. His clones were gone and there was a small fire growing in the center of the arena near his giant rock ball. He backed up fifteen meters, then closed his hands in the snake seal.

KABOOM!!

In the haze of the smoke released by the explosion, Hiromasa made more clones and handed three of them a kunai with a tag attached to each. When the smoke cleared, five men stood watching and waiting.

Where could he be?
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Shinjuu Zanshu no Jutsu (Double Suicide Decapitation Technique)
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary / Doton Ninjutsu
Range:Self
Special: Does not require handseals. User cannot move while underground, but they can detect anyone that walks along the earth above them. Radar radius is circular, and measures equal to the user’s Earth Dominion. User can remain underground for a single turn before needing to resurface; each time retrained, the user main remain underground for one extra turn.
Description: A very basic earth technique, it allows the user to dive underground almost instantaneously so that they remain hidden from view in order to ambush their opponent. As long as the opponent is walking across the earth, they will be aware of their presence, and can wait patiently (without fear of asphyxiation!) until they right time, where they will emerge and latch onto the opponent’s legs. From here, they can easily suck them down, executing a replacement with them so that the opponent is buried underground up to his neck, while the user emerges unharmed above ground.
Domain: Doton. Earth Dominion '

Deido Bunshin

5/10 Exploding Tags out of pocket [2 KABOOM!]
4/6 Kunai out of pocket [! KABOOM!]

[Aiko Yukina]

Aiko yelped, her heart skipping a beat as she was dragged from the sky. Her body was trapped in the ground, unable to move. Sighing, the Genin excepted defeat gracefully. Her eyes closed as the tag was placed on her forehead. She smiled, hoping that her final ray of hope would make her death a bit more honorable. Her world went dark as the tag exploded, ending her life and her battle in the arena. The birds remained however, diving towards the clones. They were in a nose dive, heading straight towards them at twice the speed of a kunai, death from above. Not far behind the clones was the copy of the dead shinobi, silently approaching them. In targeting Aiko, the man had disregarded her clone. She had known that she would die, but had left a small gift in her place. The woman smiled, exploding and spraying water all over the place. It could serve as a could distraction while the remaining nine swallows zoomed towards the necks of their opponents.

Tsubame Fubuki (Snow Storm Swallows)
Rank: C
Type: Offensive / Clan Kekkei Touta / Hyouton Ninjutsu
Range: See special!
Special: Strength and range of swallows depends on user's highest 'Yuki no Kami' rank. Up to 10 swallows may be formed when first learned, plus 10 more each time retrained. Swallows fly at speeds that of twice a well thrown kunai.
Description: Hyouton • Tsubame Fubuki is a secret Yukina n Hyouton ninjutsu technique that, although basic, can be deadly with proper use. After a few brief seals, the clan member will create ice swallows which they can launch at their opponent at high speeds. As they fly through the air, these deadly birds can hone in on their target.
Domain: Yukina. Yuki no Kami 'C'.

Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu (Water Clone Techqniue)
Rank: C
Type: Supplementary / Suiton Ninjutsu
Range: Self
Special: Clone speed matches that of the user. Up to one clone can be made at a time, plus one more each time retrained. Explosion range covers 5 meters. For every 4 clones simultaneously detonated over an opponent, the effects of 'Water Prison' can be achieved without needing physical contact. Same 'Prison' effects apply.
Description: With this technique, the Suiton user is able to call upon aid from a perfect copy of themselves. Comprised purely of water, this clone retains the user movement speed and can share linked mental judgement. Best of all, physical strikes fixed on a point within their body will force it to break up into a puddle and join the mass below, able to avoid danger and regenerate anywhere the water exists. Finally, when defeated, the clone explodes into a blob of water that aims to take over the nearest opponent available. If found, the water envelops the victim whole, drowning them in the user's cursed water and setting up more attacks of the same nature.
Domain: Suiton.

OOC: Okay, I am not sure if this is able to work this way, I think it can but I am not sure so yeah, if this is completely impossible just ignore my post okay? ^_^. Also, >_> sorry about misreading your exploding tags, I thought they could prematurely detonate. -_- ^_^ Yay nearly two turn survival woot!

[minakami shū]

He switched with her, face cast in a dark shadow as he looked down.

"Yo." He knelt and got extremely close to her face.

The problem with crouching is that it generally makes it difficult for you to react in a more timely manner. Seeing as Shiro was suppressing his chakra, as well as not upon the earth - it was relatively difficult for the earth user to pinpoint his exact location (or was assumed). Already witnessing the sort of power he had over the land below, Shiro made note of it before releasing the kunai in his hand previously withdrew. A powerful throw that soared with the accuracy of a trained shinobi, ripping through the air as it came towards the offending male. He would catch a glimpse of it coming no doubt as he leaned down to kiss - most likely bringing him to hesitate and lose focus as it continued to draw near aligned with his skull. However as it came closer one could tell that it was a bit high - and a trained eye could see the yellow tag clinging to the handle which might cause some alarm.

Yet the Kunai began to falter towards the ground once it neared ten meters, obviously the weight of the throw not good enough to make it successfully over the distance. The seconds that passed were more than enough however, as the puff of white smoke triggered the replacement for the kunai - Shiro. Knees bent as he began a sprint towards the location of Hiromasa, right hand flicking upwards in a diagonal slash as a kunai aimed for his left shoulder. Mind you, this was done before he could place a kiss on the girls head - unless he was still brazen enough to ignore a kunai ripping through the air towards him and continued on with his plans.

Despite the Kunai coming forward towards his left shoulder, a simple shunshin brought Shiro below Hiromasa just after his defense against the kunai (whatever it might be), knees bent slightly as his katana sliced through the air in a flash of silver - diagonally ripping from the right hip to the left side of his neck. He remained focused, eager to engage in a physical battle.

"You're pretty good, you know."

shunshin, 2/10.
2 kunai used.

Kawarimi no Jutsu (Body Replacement Technique)

[Mamushi]

Aiko, I pulled you underground before you completed those jutsu...

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A glint of silver in the sky alerted him to the incoming kunai, but he could see its trajectory would fall short. The tag attached to the note didn't escape his eye - he used the same tactic himself- and it stilled his hand, buying Aiko a precious few more seconds of life. He stood in one abrupt movement and dropped his tag at his feet, prepared to flicker away... And the kunai turned into a man.

Quite artful, this one...

Closer now, Shiro threw another kunai at his left shoulder as he sprinted towards him, most likely intent on some sort of close quarters exchange. Hiromasa strafed to the side, seemingly only enough to avoid the kunai, and was met with Shiro right in his face, a sword slicing upward toward his chest...

Or rather, an after image of him. He had combined all of his shunshin knowledge, leaving an afterimage to linger in his place as he shimmied around Shiro to his backside, the ground swallowing him just long enough to pull the genin down into the earth in the same manner as Aiko.

"Thanks!"

Undeterred, he placed tags on both their heads, and backed away outside of the blas radius.

KABOOM!

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Shunshin: 5/11

[minakami shū]

Just as his blade shifted through the hip he became aware it wasn't legit. For one that didn't have anything special about him, Shiro made up with his knowledge of techniques by studying opponents and books; this was simply something similar to a shunshin itself. Despite knowing that the opponent was under him based on the technique performed on Aiko, Shiro froze up and allowed himself to be pulled under. Defiantly, he smirked up at the opponent as the tag was on, before the whole fancy -kaboom.

In the aftermath, the blood of Aiko littered the floor, but not Shiro's. Rather, the kunai used initially sat in the place of the hole as Shiro shifted from the trees he hid once before, darting to the wall of the stadium nearby. It was nearby, and he scaled it quite expertly before turning to face the field. As the walls were made of concrete, he was certain that he couldn't be surprised here. During his way to the wall he made sure to keep an eye on Hiromasa.. or at least try to. Though he wasn't worried he could be stopped or attacked, the wall was only about fifteen meters away from the hiding place. Now as he stood there, hands shifted across his chest as he prepared, and waited.

Secret Technique Prepared.

[Mamushi]

In the haze of the smoke released by the explosion, Hiromasa made more clones and handed three of them a kunai with a tag attached to each. When the smoke cleared, five men stood watching and waiting.

No quoted jutsu?